1961 Holden FB Special vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 240 kg more than 1961 Holden FB Special. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Holden FB Special is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Holden FB Special. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Holden FB Special | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FB Special | Venture |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
